Best Underwater Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras

Check out our top picks for shooting underwater with a Sony, Canon Nikon, Olympus, or Panasonic mirrorless cameras. See how they compare against each other in our Best Mirrorless Cameras of the Year. Backscatter is your expert source for the best underwater lenses for compact, mirrorless, and SLR cameras. See some of our amazing mirrorless cameras sample videos. Please give our expert staff a call or email to discuss which lens is the best for your underwater camera system.

Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Lens

$229.95

Focal Length Range: 28mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Format: FX Z Mount
Minimum Focus: 7.56in / 0.19m
Filter Diameter: 52mm

Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

$279.99

RF-S Lens Mount
f/4.5 - f/6.3 Variable Aperture
109°–76° Angle of View
Minimum Focus: 5.5in / 14cm
49mm Threaded Filter Size

OM System 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M. Black Lens

$299.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 75° - 29°
Closest Focusing Distance: 20cm / 7.9in
Filter Diameter: 37mm

Nikon Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Nikkor Lens

$309.95

Nikon Z Mount
Focal Length Range: 16-50mm
Angle of Coverage: 83°-31°
Minimum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
Format: DX
Filter Size: 46mm

Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II Power Zoom Lens

$349.99

Sony E Lens Mount
Power Zoom Feature
Compact Pancake Lens
Angle of View: 83°-29° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 9.8-11in / 0.25-0.3m
Filter Diameter: 40.5mm

Canon RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

$349.99

RF Lens Mount
f/4.5 - f/6.3 Variable Aperture
84°–47° Angle of View
58mm Threaded Filter Size

Canon RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

$349.99

RF Lens Mount
Fast ƒ2.0 Aperture
74°–33° Angle of View
49mm Threaded Filter Size

USED Olympus 60mm f/2.8 M. Zuiko Digital ED Macro Lens

$445

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
1:1 Macro lens
Angle of View: 20°
Minimum Focus Distance: 7.5in / 0.19m
Filter Diameter: 46mm

Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens

$449.99

24-50mm Zoom Lens
Nikon Z Mount
Maximum Aperture: f/4-6.3
Minimum Focus: 1.15ft / 0.35m
Filter Size: 52mm

Nikon Z TC-1.4x Teleconverter

$549.95

1.4x Teleconverter
Nikon Z Mount

OPEN BOX DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix 8mm f/3.5 G Fisheye Lens

$599.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 180°
Minimum Focus Distance: 4in / 0.1m
Filter Diameter: None

Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens

$639.99

Canon RF Lens Mount
Angle of View: 110°-71° (35mm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 11in / 0.28m
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
Filter Diameter: 67mm

OM System 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 M Zuiko ED Lens

$689.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 100° - 62°
Closest Focusing Distance: 25cm / 9.8in
Filter Diameter: 52mm

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens

$689.99

Canon RF Lens Mount
Angle of View: 84° (35mm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.5in / 0.14m
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
Filter Diameter: 52mm

Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

$719.95

Nikon Z Lens Mount
1:1 Macro Lens
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
Minimum Focusing Distance: 6.3in / 0.16m
Filter Size Diameter: 46mm

USED - Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 G OSS Macro Lens

$750

Sony FE Lens Mount
1:1 Macro lens
Angle of View: 27° (35mm) 17° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 11in / 0.28m
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
Filter Diameter: 62mm

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 Lens

$799.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
Angle of View: 44° (APS-C) 63° (35mm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 8.7in / 0.22m
Standard prime lens with fast ƒ1.8 aperture
Filter Diameter: 55mm

Panasonic LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 L Mount Macro Lens

$799.99

Panasonic L Lens Mount
Close Focus Macro Wide Angle lens
Angle of View: 114° to 75°
Minimum Focus Distance: 5.9in / 0.15m
Filter Diameter: 77mm

Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G Power Zoom Lens

$849.99

Sony E Lens Mount
Power Zoom Feature
Compact Pancake Lens
Angle of View: 109°-70° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 7.9-6.7in / 0.2-0.17m
Filter Diameter: 62mm

Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NIKKOR Macro Lens

$899.95

Nikon Z Lens Mount
1:1 Macro Lens
Custom Control Ring
Minimum Focusing Distance: 11.5in / 0.29m
Filter Size Diameter: 62mm

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens

$1049.95

Focal Length Range: 24 - 70mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4
Format: FX
Filter Size: 72mm

USED - Nauticam WWL-C Underwater Wet Wide Lens & M67 Bayonet Port Adapter

$1069

Includes Nauticam Quick-Release Bayonet Mount
Designed for 24mm Compact Cameras
130° Angle Of Coverage
Full Zoom Through with Many Cameras
Depth Rating: 100m/330ft

Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens

$1099.95

Focal Length Range: 14-30mm
Maximum Aperture: f/4
Format: FX Z Mount
Minimum Focus: 11in / 0.28m
Filter Diameter: 82mm

OPEN BOX DISPLAY - AOI UWL-09 PRO Underwater 130° Wide Angle Conversion Lens, Float Collar, & Lens Bayonet Adapter

$1175

Includes UWL-09PRO, Float Collar, & Bayonet Lens Adapter
130° Wide Angle Conversion Lens
M67 Thread
Carry Case
Depth Rating: 100 Meters / 330 Ft.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4.0 IS PRO Lens

$1199.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 84° - 12°
Closest Focusing Distance: 15cm / 5.9in
Filter Diameter: 72mm

OM System 45mm f1.2 PRO M.Zuiko ED Lens

$1199.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
90mm Equiv Portrait Lens
Angle of View: 27°
Minimum Focus Distance: 19.6in / 0.5m
Filter Diameter: 62mm

Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Nikkor Lens

$1199.95

Nikon Z Lens Mount
Focal Length Range: 17 - 28mm
Angle of View: 104°-75° (35mm) 79°-53° (APS-C)
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Focus Distance: 7.5in / 0.19m at 17mm
Format: FX
Filter Diameter: 67mm

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens

$1299

RF Lens Mount
Fast ƒ4 Aperture
18 Lens Elements in 14 Groups
84°–23° Angle of View
77mm Threaded Filter Size
Closest Focusing Distance: 1.48 ft. / 0.45m

Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G Lens

$1299.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
Angle of View: 83°-59° (APS-C) 107°-82° (35mm)
Minimum Focus Distance: 7in / 0.18m
ƒ2.8 G Zoom Through Lens
Filter Diameter: 67mm

OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED Lens

$1299.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 30°-8.2°
Closest Focusing Distance: 70cm / 2.3ft
Filter Diameter: 72mm

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens

$1399.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
Angle of View: 47° (35mm) 32° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 16.14in / 0.41m
Image Stabilization: None
Filter Diameter: 67mm

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 GM OSS Macro Lens

$1499.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
1:1.4 Macro lens
Angle of View: 24° (35mm) 16° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 10.3in / 0.26m
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot
Filter Diameter: 67mm

USED Nauticam EMWL 130° Objective Lens

$1499

This is the widest of the three Objective Lenses for the Extended Macro Wide Lens, designed with 9 elements in 7 groups. It is perfect for larger macro subjects or any image where you want to see more of the background. The image quality rivals the best wide angle lenses so feel free to shoot it for traditional wide angle shots as well.

OM System / Olympus M.Zuiko ED 90mm f/3.5 IS PRO Micro 4/3 Macro Lens

$1549.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
2:1 Macro lens
Angle of View: 14°
Minimum Focus Distance: 8.8in / 22.4cm (2x)
Filter Diameter: 62mm

OM System ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS II M.Zuiko Digital Lens

$1699.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 12° - 3.1°
Closest Focusing Distance: 1.3m / 4.3in
Filter Diameter: 72mm

Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Lens

$1899

Canon RF Mount Lens
Full Frame Fisheye Lens
Circular Fisheye to Full-Frame Fisheye lens
Angle of View: 190°-180°
Minimum Focusing Distance: 5.9in / 0.15m
Filter Size Diameter: None

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens

$1999.95

Nikon Z Mount
Focal Length Range: 24 - 70mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Format: FX
Filter Size: 82mm

Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Diagonal Fisheye | A Lens for Sony E Mount

$2199

Focal Length Range: 15mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Format: Sony E Mount
Angle of Coverage: 180°
Minimum Focus: 15in / 0.38m
Filter Diameter: None

OM System ED 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS M.Zuiko Digital Lens

$2399.99

Micro 4/3 Lens Mount
Angle of View: 8.2° - 2.1°
Closest Focusing Distance: 58cm / 23in
Filter Diameter: 95mm

Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Lens

$2599

RF Lens Mount
ƒ4 Aperture Throughout
130°–94° Angle of View
Minimum Focus: 9.8in / 25cm
No Threaded Filter Option

Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens

$2599.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
Angle of View: 83°-44° (APS-C) 107°-63° (35mm)
Dust and moisture-resistant design
Minimum Focus Distance: 11in / 0.28m
Filter Diameter: 82mm

Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens

$2699.95

Nikon Z Lens Mount
Angle of View: 114°-84° (APS-C) 90°-61° (35mm)
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
Minimum Focus Distance: 11in / 0.28m
Filter Diameter: None

Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II NIKKOR Lens

$2799.95

24-70mm Zoom Lens
Nikon Z Mount
Maximum Aperture: ƒ2.8
Minimum Focus: 0.79ft / 0.24m
Filter Size: 77mm

Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM Lens

$3299.99

Sony FE Lens Mount
Angle of View: 54°-23° (APS-C) 75°-34° (35mm)
Fast ƒ2 Constant Aperture
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.25ft / 38cm
Filter Diameter: 86mm

Nauticam EMWL 160° Objective Lens

$3300

Building upon the popular and incredibly versatile EMWL water contact optics, Nauticam is proud the announce the new 160° objective lens. The 160° objective lens allows you to get closer and wider than ever before for a truly unique and extremely sharp image. It's the perfect lens for larger macro subjects or any image where you want a greater perspective of the subject’s environment.